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What type of PRT slewing ring is the best for me?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

As with our iglidur  Expert system, we also offer a practical and reliable system that makes it possible to quickly find the right PRT slewing ring for your application. Including service life calculation! Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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Are there plain bearings with fire safety certificates?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

Many iglidur materials fulfil the fire safety requirements according to UL V0 and are self-extinguishing after a short time – for example iglidur GV0. We have developed iglidur RW370 specially for use in railway applications. This material also fulfils the requirements of DIN EN 45545 HL3. – Do you need more detailed information or certificates? Contact us by […]

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How important is the wall thickness in the case of plain bearings made of plastic? Can I increase the wall thickness in order to improve stability?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

In actual fact, what is understood as load capacity mainly depends on the relation of the load-bearing surface to the load to be borne. A plain bearing with a large load-bearing surface can therefore carry more load than one with a small such surface. This means that the inner diameter – namely the shaft diameter […]

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Can I use materials underwater?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

All iglidur materials can be used underwater. However, they differ from each other considerably in respect of moisture absorption – and therefore in respect of dimensional change as a consequence of long contact with water – and of wear resistance. For plain bearing applications underwater, we therefore especially recommend iglidur materials with low moisture absorption and good […]

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What is the heaviest load to which I can subject iglidur PRT slewing rings?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

This depends on the size of the slewing ring. The maximum permissible load on the currently largest iglidur PRT, PRT-01-300, is 150 kN statically in an axial direction, which corresponds to a weight of 15 t. During movement, the permissible load is 90 kN. For the smallest model, PRT-02-20 – for applications with small loads and simultaneously high pressure […]

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